The superior man accords with the course of the Mean. Though he may be all unknown, unregarded by the world, he feels no regret - It is only the sage who is able for this.
Worry not that no one knows you; seek to be worth knowing.
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
A youth, when at home, should be filial, and, abroad, respectful to his elders.
If either wealth or poverty are come by honesty, there is no shame.
The higher type of man clings to virtue, the lower type of man clings to material comfort. The higher type of man cherishes justice, the lower type of man cherishes the hope of favors to be received.